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Vauxhall Zafira fires: car maker recalls people carrier for third time

Published 26 April 2019
By James Allen
Vauxhall has issued a new recall for its Zafira people carrier, after a problem was found with an overheating resistor fuse plug.
The Clarkson Review: 2016 Vauxhall Zafira Tourer

The Clarkson Review: 2015 Vauxhall Zafira Tourer

Even by my own slightly weird view of what’s normal, last Sunday was a bit odd. I was on a boat — a big one — and we’d anchored off the south...
Published 13 July 2016
Vauxhall is recalling 234,938 Vauxhall Zafiras for a second time after it admitted that repair work already carried out was not robust enough to prevent the cars from catching fire.

Vauxhall Zafira blazes: second recall issued after...

VAUXHALL is recalling 234,938 Zafiras for a second time after a number of fires. The company said its dealers would carry out improvements to the...
Published 19 May 2016
Buying Guide: the best high performance 'Q-cars' for keeping a low profile

Buying Guide: the best high performance 'Q-cars'

Once upon a time, it was considered vulgar to advertise a car's performance potential. Scoops, skirts and spoilers were a rarity
Published 30 March 2016

Exclusive: My Vauxhall Zafira was recalled. . . but...

When Lisa Adams parked her Vauxhall Zafira at the side of the road and walked the short distance to her son’s school to collect him...
Published 25 March 2016
Double whammy: Vauxhall Zafira car fires scorch owners again with hike in premium

Double whammy: Vauxhall Zafira car fires scorch owners...

Owners of the Vauxhall Zafira B, a version of the car with a reputation for bursting into flames without warning, have another worry on their plate...
Published 10 March 2016
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Buying Guide: Six brilliant used cars for just £1,000

In the world of motoring you don’t get much for a grand. A full service on a premium saloon, a new set of tyres for a performance 4x4, a week’s...
Published 28 December 2015
The Sunday Times Driving Placeholder

Letters of the week, November 29

This week: roundabouts, Northolt and Vauxhall Zafiras
Published 30 November 2015
Vauxhall Zafira fires: is DVSA car safety regulator fit for purpose?

Vauxhall Zafira fires: is DVSA car safety regulator...

A Facebook campaign has forced Vauxhall to face up to problems with its fire-prone Zafira after the regulator responsible for recalls did nothing.
Published 23 November 2015
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Vauxhall launches recall of fire-risk Zafiras

Following a spate of devastating fires involving Zafiras and stretching back over several years, Vauxhall is writing to 220,000 owners of models that...
Published 06 November 2015
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Vauxhall Zafira fire fears: DVSA safety body says investigation...

It is every driver’s worst fear: a faint whiff of smoke enters the cabin of the car, and within a matter of seconds, there’s a fire raging away...
Published 23 October 2015
The Sunday Times Driving Placeholder

Putting the boot in: complete guide to the family cars...

Space – for some car buyers it’s the final frontier. Whether you’re an antiques trader, a parent on the school run or a real-life Action Man...
Published 19 June 2015
Vauxhall Zafira (2005-2014)

Vauxhall Zafira Mk 2 review (2005-2014)

Vauxhalls seven-seat people carrier, family hauler and hire-fleet workhorse
Published 28 March 2014